Hubballi : South Western Railway’s vigilance department organised a capacity-building lecture for its officials on Wednesday as part of the Vigilance Awareness Campaign 2026. He also explained provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, relating to corruption and offences involving public servants.
He said impartial investigations, adherence to legal procedures and ethical conduct were essential to prevent corruption and foster public trust. Efficient vigilance could also curb revenue leakage, reduce malpractice and help an organisation prosper, he said. Senior officials and vigilance department staff attended the session, an SWR press release said.
Anandakrishnan TP, superintendent of police, CBI Anti-Corruption Branch, Bengaluru, spoke on ‘Vigilance, Investigation and Reporting’. He discussed investigation techniques, evidence preservation, impartiality and preparation of investigation reports. Anandakrishnan stressed probity, integrity, honesty, transparency and accountability in public service. The programme aimed to strengthen railway personnel’s knowledge and professional competence in vigilance matters and reinforce their commitment to ethical practices, transparency and corruption-free administration. SWR senior deputy general manager and chief vigilance officer Manoj Kumar emphasised coordination between Railway Vigilance and CBI in handling cases.
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